
S6E36 - MSHSAA Centennial Celebration Episode 6
Published: January 10, 2026
Duration: 18:27
Tragedy at Davis Creek: A Centennial Reflection on the 1927 State Championship
Join Dr. Jennifer Rukstad, Executive Director, and retired Senior Associate Executive Director Stacy Schroeder, as they delve into the poignant history of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) in this episode of MSHSAA All Access Podcast. They recount the tragic events of March 1927, known as the 'Tragedy at Davis Creek,' where a wagon carrying students from Central High School in Kansas City and Northeast Kansas City was swept into floodwaters, resulting in the deaths of two students. Discover the intricate details of this...